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Israel Sees 29% Surge in Tourist Arrivals in July Amid Gradual Recovery

Israel experienced a 29% rise in tourist arrivals in July 2026, signaling a slow recovery after air travel disruptions caused by Operation Roaring Lion. However, overall visitor numbers for the year remain below 2025 levels, reflecting ongoing challenges for the tourism sector.

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  1. 01Tourist arrivals to Israel rose 28.6% in July 2026 compared to July 2025.
  2. 02July saw 110,900 visitor entries, including 109,300 tourists and 1,600 day visitors.
  3. 03From January to July 2026, visitor numbers declined 9.9% compared to 2025.
  4. 0435.5% of visitors came from the US, with France, the UK, and Russia also significant sources.
  5. 05Air travel accounted for 537,100 tourist entries, highlighting reliance on aviation.
  6. 06Tourism is recovering post-Operation Roaring Lion but remains below pre-operation levels.
Translated and summarized by baba from Calcalist, the latest report. Read Calcalist’s original

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